Ultimate Frisbee is a highly competitive noncontact sport similar to football or soccer, played by two teams of seven or more members. Various aspects of the game are described, including: (1) equipment; (2) playing field; and (3) the rules and scoring system. (JN)

Physical educators in Nigeria are prepared through: (1) teacher training colleges; (2) advance teacher colleges or colleges of education; and (3) degree programs in the universities. Each graduate serves one year in the National Youth Service Corps in an effort to: (1) deemphasize tribalism; (2) provide qualified teaching personnel; and (3) give…

Eight articles address issues regarding sports facilities. Discussed are planning and design, athletic equipment, facilities operation, maintenance, and security. (MT)

The George W. Woodruff Physical Education Center was designed to exude openness and space which would encourage participation while preserving existing playing fields and programs. Exterior and interior design of the facility are described. (DF)

The largest percentage of lawsuits in any school-related activity are those involving physical education and/or coaching. This article suggests content for a course in the professional preparation of physical education teachers and coaches covering legal and ethical issues of physical education. (MT)

A successful year-round tennis program developed in a high school as a result of community interest in tennis. Important factors in creating the school's winning varsity team were: (1) establishing a year-round program; (2) an organized team practice program; (3) professional approach to coaching; and (4) developing individual and team pride. (FG)

The University of Oregon's physical education department responded to the state legislature's withdrawal of funds for facilities and student activity programs by imposing user fees, renting facilities to outside groups, and making physical education an elective while charging fees to enrollees. Courses organized to meet student demand proved…

A study determined how physical education programs at two-year colleges fit into an overall institutional philosophy with regard to courses and requirements, grades, hours of instruction, and teaching load. (JN)

Nine articles give information to help make professionals in health, physical education, recreation, dance, and athletics more knowledgeable about planning facilities. Design of natatoriums, physical fitness laboratories, fitness trails, gymnasium lighting, homemade play equipment, indoor soccer arenas, and dance floors is considered. A…